It is because of YOUR generous donations that WNY Shiba Rescue and its affiliates are able to find loving, forever homes for abandoned or surrendered dogs from across the country.
Did you know that the cost of rescuing each dog is approximately $350.00? After a dog is fortunate enough to find itself under our director's care, it is thoroughly examined by a licensed veterinarian, treated (if medically necessary), and then permanent or temporary (ie: foster care) shelter is sought for the dog. This process is costly, averaging vet bills of at least $300.00 per dog. WNY Shiba Rescue volunteers are just that - volunteers. All donations received are used to pay for:
In addition to monetary donations (which are tax-deductible), WNY Shiba Rescue is always in need of dog food (wet, dry, and raw) and no-slip collars and leads. Please use the "Contact Us" link to contact the director to arrange to drop off donations.
Why does WNY Shiba Rescue charge an Adoption Fee?
Unfortunately, it is unrealistic to expect that the cost and care of each dog rescued by WNY Shiba Rescue will be off-set by donations. It is for this reason that an adoption fee is required in order to provide a forever-home for your new companion. The adoption fee is always lower than the organization's initial costs to transport, vaccinate, de-worm, and spay/neuter the dog.
Why do we have adoption fees? The adoption fees are primarily utilized to off-set the costs described above. However, these fees also help the organization to put off the individuals who are not willing to spend money on their companions. Dog ownership is a financial committment as well, and if you are unable to afford the $150 - $300 adoption fee, then chances are you will be unable to afford care for the dog if it falls ill or needs immediate medical attention.
It is a harsh world out there for abandoned and surrendered dogs, and making sure that they go to good, responsible homes is WNY Shiba Rescue's number 1 priority.
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Veterinary care (including spay/neuter costs, vaccinations, deworming, parasites) |
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Food |
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Gas to transport dogs from out-of-state kill shelters |
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Foster stipends |
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Emergency vet care |
